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Lodge at The Old Barracks

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Athenry with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Superior Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Free daily breakfast
Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Staircase
The Lodge at The Old Barracks offers in-room WiFi and a picturesque terrace for morning strolls. Visitors can refresh at the hair salon or grab coffee at one of two cafés. The on-site bistro serves delicious meals praised by guests, along with the guesthouse's genuine hospitality.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Superior Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ground Floor Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Ground Floor Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Superior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Cross St, Athenry, County Galway

What's nearby

  • Athenry Castle and Ennis Abbey - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galway Clinic Private Hospital - 15 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Galway Race Course - 17 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Eyre Square - 21 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Quay Street - 21 min drive - 18.1 miles

Getting around

  • Athenry Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Baracks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mocha Beans - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dowling's Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dans Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪JF Murphy's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Lodge at The Old Barracks

Property highlights
You can look forward to free breakfast, a terrace, and 2 coffee shops/cafes at Lodge at The Old Barracks. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Old Barracks Bistro, the on-site bistro. Free in-room WiFi and a hair salon are available to all guests.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Old Barracks To-Go
  • The Old Barracks Bistro

Conveniences

  • Hair salon

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.
The property is closed: Christmas Day.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lodge at The Old Barracks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lodge at The Old Barracks?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lodge at The Old Barracks?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lodge at The Old Barracks?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Lodge at The Old Barracks located?

Situated in Athenry, this guesthouse is steps from Athenry Heritage Center, Athenry Town Square, and Athenry Library. Athenry Castle and Ennis Abbey and Athenry Shopping Centre are also within 15 minutes. Athenry Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Lodge at The Old Barracks Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 166 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great and in walking distance
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay clean rooms and wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Great stay, our room was perfect and sparkling clean. The staff were really helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, close to all amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay here. Excellent centarized location to explore Ireland. Food was amazing and staff extremely friendly and welcoming.

10/10 Excellent

jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great staff, food was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast and awesome staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and the the staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a small Irish town. Great room with large bathroom and wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Saiko

They have the best breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of Athenry. Friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is 1st class , very clean and comfortable only stayed for one night but would use it again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place

Wonderful room, location, breakfast and service - a great place to stay in Athenry!
Lovely view from outside the Barracks ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fine place to stay

Good location outside Galway in a friendly safe little town with some local points of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

RACHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, beautiful, great breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sileny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast ever, the place is beautiful and the staff were amazing. Loved it, the best from a long trip where we stayed in very nice hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place near Galway

Great find in a nice village near Galway. Super friendly and accommodating staff. Good selections at the associated restaurant! Highly recommend! Tight parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madelaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable breakfast included and service!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, friendly staff and comfortable room. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will come back, we enjoyed it!

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Food is great. Super friendly staff. Nice location. But as a business traveler it wasn’t ideal. Check in isn’t hard but it’s awkward as you check in from the cafe. The room wasn’t super clean, especially the bathroom. WiFi password written in the room wasn’t right. The location is convenient but it was loud. The pubs were loud and then the high street was loud in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at this property. Very welcoming and friendly staff 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot express how grateful we were to stay here! The staff was absolutely amazing. When our car got a flat over an hour away, Scott rang a taxi company to come rescue us. He was in constant contact with me to ensure our safety. The room was so lovely and cozy and they even left little chocolates beside the bed. The pizzeria downstairs made some wonderful drinks to help lift my spirits after a very long and terrible day. The hotel is located within walking distance to some beautiful attractions and a great park my 4 year old enjoyed. I wish we were able to stay longer. Best stay we had in Ireland!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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